Instructional DesignStudent Data Features

Using student and course data can help you to diagnose and target instruction. Data can give us insight that makes intervention possible while there is still time. This is a powerful tool in putting Students First.

Video: Gradebook Student View

This video shows how you can see what your students see and view the feedback you have given them.

How to Enable New Analytics

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Quick Check

Which of the following is NOT accessible through the Student Context Card?

an overview of overall performance

The overall performance IS accessible through the context card. In addition to a snapshot of their performance on recent assignments, it will also give you a quick understanding on how much they are participating compared to their peers.

a link to email the student in Canvas

The student email link is on the Context Card to the right of their name. Canvas has made it easy for you to email your students from a variety of locations. You will also see the email icon from the Grades and Data Analytics pages.

a recommended intervention

Canvas is smart, but not that smart. Intervention strategies are up to you, but Canvas has tried to make it easy for you to recognize when an intervention might be needed.

a link to the student's grades

The link to a student's grades IS accessible through the context card. By selecting the "Grades" option, you will be taken to the same view your student sees when checking grades.

a link to the student's analytics

The link to a student's data analytics IS accessible through the context card. By selecting the "New Analytics" option, you will be able to view a summary of an individual student's performance. Please note that New Analytics must be enabled through the course Settings.

Learning Target

Objective 5 - View student information and learning analytics.